José Garza
@joseforda.bsky.social
Progressive Democrat and former public defender serving as Travis County District Attorney since 2021. (Campaign Account)
https://www.joseforda.com/
https://www.joseforda.com/
For over a decade, @repcasar.bsky.social and I have fought alongside eachother for workers' rights. A recent American Prospect article highlights this vital work and the connections that are building more equitable communities, from Travis County to DC. When we organize, we win!
Greg Casar Is Organizing to Win
The new chair of the Progressive Caucus wants to do for Democrats what he did for construction workers in Texas.
prospect.org
September 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
For over a decade, @repcasar.bsky.social and I have fought alongside eachother for workers' rights. A recent American Prospect article highlights this vital work and the connections that are building more equitable communities, from Travis County to DC. When we organize, we win!
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If you’re gathering with family and friends this Labor Day weekend and making some last-minute purchases, thank the workers and buy union-made! ✊
August 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
If you’re gathering with family and friends this Labor Day weekend and making some last-minute purchases, thank the workers and buy union-made! ✊
Historic victory in Travis Co. Our office secured a guilty plea from a company in a worker's death for the first time since the early 90s. This is what Economic Justice Enforcement is about: holding corporations accountable for their crimes.
#WorkersRights #CorporateAccountability #TravisCounty
#WorkersRights #CorporateAccountability #TravisCounty
Construction company pleads guilty in case of deadly 2021 trench collapse in Travis County
Juan José Galvan Batalla died from his injuries after he was trapped inside a collapsed trench while working to install a wastewater line.
kvue.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Historic victory in Travis Co. Our office secured a guilty plea from a company in a worker's death for the first time since the early 90s. This is what Economic Justice Enforcement is about: holding corporations accountable for their crimes.
#WorkersRights #CorporateAccountability #TravisCounty
#WorkersRights #CorporateAccountability #TravisCounty
KUT News Now episode from last month, ft my conversation with APD Chief Lisa Davis, about our strengthened collaboration to get violent offenders off the streets and build a safer Travis County. Appreciated discussing our visions for public safety and creating more stable communities.
What can unite the DA's office and APD? 'Trying to take bad people off the street.' - KUT & KUTX Studios - Podcasts
Travis County District Attorney’s office and the Austin Police Department have butted heads for years over which crimes get prosecuted. In a joint interview with KUT News, Police Chief Lisa Davis and ...
kutkutx.studio
August 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
KUT News Now episode from last month, ft my conversation with APD Chief Lisa Davis, about our strengthened collaboration to get violent offenders off the streets and build a safer Travis County. Appreciated discussing our visions for public safety and creating more stable communities.
Thrilled to see the Counsel at First Appearance program already making a difference. The Chronicle reports on its implementation, which our office supported to make our system fairer and more efficient. As I said, "The most rewarding part is for the county to acknowledge that we can do better."
Local Bail Hearings Now Have Defense Attorneys Most of the Time
Checking in on the pilot Counsel at First Appearance program
www.austinchronicle.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Thrilled to see the Counsel at First Appearance program already making a difference. The Chronicle reports on its implementation, which our office supported to make our system fairer and more efficient. As I said, "The most rewarding part is for the county to acknowledge that we can do better."
Progress Texas had me on to discuss our office's data-driven approach to public safety in Travis County.
We talked about countering right-wing attacks, the success of our Travis County Transformation Project for youth, and why Austin is safer now than when I took office.
We talked about countering right-wing attacks, the success of our Travis County Transformation Project for youth, and why Austin is safer now than when I took office.
Happy Hour 226: Travis County DA José Garza Puts People Over Politics
YouTube video by Progress Texas
www.youtube.com
July 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Progress Texas had me on to discuss our office's data-driven approach to public safety in Travis County.
We talked about countering right-wing attacks, the success of our Travis County Transformation Project for youth, and why Austin is safer now than when I took office.
We talked about countering right-wing attacks, the success of our Travis County Transformation Project for youth, and why Austin is safer now than when I took office.
The Travis County CARES Fund has been officially established to provide direct financial relief to neighbors impacted by the recent floods. This vital fund will help our community rebuild.
Learn more about how to donate and support flood victims here:
Learn more about how to donate and support flood victims here:
Travis County launches CARES Fund for flood relief aid
The fund is designed to provide direct financial relief to residents whose homes or lives were significantly impacted by the disaster.
www.kvue.com
July 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The Travis County CARES Fund has been officially established to provide direct financial relief to neighbors impacted by the recent floods. This vital fund will help our community rebuild.
Learn more about how to donate and support flood victims here:
Learn more about how to donate and support flood victims here:
Grateful to join @wedemsatx.bsky.social, Rep. Goodwin & Sen. Eckhardt to cover key outcomes from the 89th #TXLege. My office is proud to work with colleagues like Rep. Donna Howard to improve sexual assault laws. As progressives, we must also celebrate wins as we gear up for the special session!
July 21, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Grateful to join @wedemsatx.bsky.social, Rep. Goodwin & Sen. Eckhardt to cover key outcomes from the 89th #TXLege. My office is proud to work with colleagues like Rep. Donna Howard to improve sexual assault laws. As progressives, we must also celebrate wins as we gear up for the special session!
KUT story highlights why crime rates are down in Travis County: strategic collaboration between our office and APD.
We're united in holding violent criminals accountable and preventing crime before it happens.
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We're united in holding violent criminals accountable and preventing crime before it happens.
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What can unite the DA's office and APD? 'Trying to take bad people off the street.'
They've butted heads for years over which crimes get prosecuted. In a joint interview with KUT News, Police Chief Lisa Davis and DA José Garza said they're prioritizing violent crimes — and pushing st...
www.kut.org
July 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
KUT story highlights why crime rates are down in Travis County: strategic collaboration between our office and APD.
We're united in holding violent criminals accountable and preventing crime before it happens.
Read or Listen:
We're united in holding violent criminals accountable and preventing crime before it happens.
Read or Listen:
Three years ago, my office initiated the Gun Violence Prevention Summit in Travis County to coordinate strategy & keep our communities safe, and since my time in office, crime rates are down.
We have critical work ahead, and I'm grateful to all who joined us at this year's summit.
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We have critical work ahead, and I'm grateful to all who joined us at this year's summit.
Read more:
Local leaders, public health experts gather for 4th annual Gun Violence Prevention Summit
A coalition of city and county leaders, as well as public health experts, gathered in Austin Monday afternoon for the fourth annual Gun Violence Prevention Summit.
kxan.com
June 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Three years ago, my office initiated the Gun Violence Prevention Summit in Travis County to coordinate strategy & keep our communities safe, and since my time in office, crime rates are down.
We have critical work ahead, and I'm grateful to all who joined us at this year's summit.
Read more:
We have critical work ahead, and I'm grateful to all who joined us at this year's summit.
Read more: